Question: could please solve this problem step by step with explanation?A centrifugal clutch consists of 4 blocks connected to an inner shaft. Each block has a

could please solve this problem step by step with explanation?A centrifugal clutch consists of 4 blocks connected to an inner shaft. Each block has a
mass of 2 kg which rotates within the housing and is connected to the inner shaft
(which is the axis of rotation) by springs. Each spring has a stiffness of 10kNm-1.
When the clutch is stationary, the centre of gravity of each mass is 0.125 m from the
axis of rotation with a clearance of 0.040 m between the centre of gravity of the blocks
and the housing. The internal diameter of the housing is 0.330 m .
When transmitting
power
If the coefficient of friction between the blocks and the surface of the housing is 0.25, calculate:
i. The angular velocity at which the clutch will begin to transmit power.
ii. The power transmitted when the inner shaft is rotating at 50rads-1.
could please solve this problem step by step with

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